It was the very next morning from last night's performance. Y/N had revealed himself to the public as the upcoming underground artist Umbra and had a good start. Like wildfire he received many compliments, praise, and even cat calls from his performance. Of course, there were also the usual trolls and naysayers, but he didn't really care about any of that. He didn't do it to please anyone but himself. Still, good or bad he took off like a social network rocket with receiving over millions of views from different platforms where his performance was posted.

Y/N: *groans*

Well, he would know that once his hangover was gone.

Y/N: Fuck you sunlight *flips off the sun*

Y/N would then groggily get up from his bed and sit up. He rubbed the crust from his eyes and face, then took a big yawn. When he was mostly awake, he went to his bathroom, washed up, took care of his bathroom needs (toilet and showering), and finally came out refreshed and ready (sadly) to start the day.

He noticed that it was still morning, so he decided to check out what the rest of the city had to offer him. For a Saturday, everything was mostly peaceful. Besides a few whispers about him, Y/N was never bothered by others. Those whispers were due to the fact that other people started to recognize him. That of course was good since the public would start to have a positive image of him.

After grabbing a bite to eat from a cafe, Y/N knew what he had to do next which was to pay an old "Friend" a visit.

Midoriya Residence

Izuku Midoriya could be known as many things. He was a huge fan of Heroes, especially the current number one hero All Might, he was a huge nerd, and had what6 most knew a good moral compass. Yet others that knew him would also knew that Izuku Midoriya, just like most people, had a few secrets of his own.

Izuku was finally back at home after being released from Recovery Girl. He was covered in bruises and had a few broken ribs, yet thanks to RG he was back to normal health. He was working on some schoolwork when he heard something he hadn't heard on a longtime... his mother laughing.

For a long period of time, Izuku's mother, Inko Midoriya, had always been worried about Izuku and his hopes and dreams of being a hero. Sure, she put on a brave face and hoped for the best for her son, but if those were to look closely, they could see the look of worry in her eyes. So to hear his mom genuinely laughing surprised him. When he opened his door, he heard his mother having a conversation with someone. Curious, he left his room and went to see who it was. Yet in doing so he instantly became frozen in place, pale, and very much trembling in fear. The reason for that was the fact that his mother was talking to Y/N.

Inko: *chuckling* Oh it's been too long since you've come over for a visit Y/N! *puts down a tray of cookies with tea*

Y/N: *chuckles* I agree Ms. Midoriya.

Inko: Oh Y/N, you know Inko is fine.

Y/N: Well then Inko~, I'll admit I've missed your cooking. You know with your skills you could open up a cafe or a bakery and everybody would come from all over just to get a taste of your goods. *eats a cookie* Mmm~! You definitely should, I'd be your number one customer.

Inko: *blushes* Oh nonsense dear. I appreciate the compliments though.

As the two talked back and forth, Izuku flinched when he finally caught attention from Y/N.

Y/N: *chesire grins* Well well well~. If it isn't the young man of the hour. Hey Izzy, it's been a while~.

Izuku: *scared* Y-Y-Y-Y-Y/N...

Y/N: *smirks* Still got that stuttering problem I see.

Inko: Oh, Izuku has always had it. We've tried to help get him over it, *giggles* but it still pops up from time to time, especially when he ever mentions anything All Might related.

Izuku: *embarrassed* Mom!!

Inko: Well, it's true sweetheart.

Y/N: *gets up* Well as much as I loved catching up with you Inko, I actually need to have a word with your son. *looks dead straight at Izuku* You're not busy are ya Izzy?

Izuku didn't know how to respond with the situation he was in. He wanted to say no, but that would bring up questions as to why not. If he said yes, who knows what Y/N wanted, but with their last encounter, he wasn't sure how it would go. So instead of giving a verbal reply, he merely nodded his head making it look like he was headbanging.

Y/N: *smirks* Excellent.

As Izuku slowly led Y/N back to his room, he felt as though he was walking towards his death. He could feel the cold dead stare Y/N was giving him. It was though a predator was closing in on its prey. He ended up deciding to have Y/N in his room rather than downstairs because whatever Y/N wanted to say... or do he didn't want his mom to be involved.

Y/N: *looks around Izuku's room and whistles* Looks just the same since I saw it last time, just a little more you know... Hero worshipy.

Izuku: *trying to steel his nerves* W-W-What do you w-want Y/N?

Y/N: *sighs* Ok you're retarded, but you're not THAT retarded to keep stuttering. I swear you're like a broken record player. *mimics him* "W-Wuh W-Wuh W-Wuh - How about T-T-Today Junior!

Izuku merely took the insult and did his best to stop shaking.

Y/N: As for why I'm here, well first was to see your mother~. I'll admit she hasn't lost her beauty. Sure, she may have gotten a bit bigger, but that just means she's got a bigger heart and a lot more to hold~.

Izuku: Whu?!?

Y/N: What, it's true. Besides she was one of the few adults that treated me right while I was around before you know...

Izuku looked down in shame knowing what he was referring to. Ever since that day happened, he had trouble sleeping most nights. He could see the moment replay over and over. He never forgot when Y/N had pushed him out of the way and took Katsuki's Blast...and for what? All because he had actually stood there like a deer in headlights. He never thought that Kachan would do such a thing...yet once again he was wrong about his former blond friend. Yet before he could relive it again, he noticed that Y/n was snapping his fingers in front of him.

Y/N: Hey! You there? Earth to Deku!

Izuku: W-Wuh?

Y/N: I said but all that is in the past. What's done is done.

Izuku: W-Wait does that you forgive us?!

Y/N: *raises an eyebrow* Deku, have you heard the phrase "To err is human, to forgive is divine"?

Izuku: *nods*

Y/N: Well, I prefer "Always Forgive, but NEVER Forget". So just because I might forgive most of the dumbasses of 1-A, including yourself, doesn't mean we're gonna be best of buds like before.

Izuku: *stutters* T-T-

As Izuku was once again beginning to stutter, he stopped automatically when he saw the death glare Y/N gave him, especially when his eyes went from blue and red to pure white irises with black pupils and red sclera.

Izuku: *does his best to calm down* Then... what do you want?

Y/N: *grins* Well, since you asked, I figured why not have a fresh start and let's try to be "friends" once again.

Izuku: *with sparkles in his eyes* Really!?

Y/N: *looks serious* Whoa there slick. Let me just kill your idea that we're gonna be instant best buds, cause we're not.

Izuku deflated a bit, Y/N just continued on.

Y/N: I figured we'll start slow. Starting with... making a deal.

Izuku: A deal?

Y/N: Oh yes~. See with "friends", they usually keep secrets for other friends, and in return those who have secrets usually end up helping the other by doing something to ensure their silence.

Izuku: But I don't-

Y/N: Please don't even try to say that you don't have secrets Deku. That's like saying that you're actually a redhead, which we all know is total bullshit.

Y/N then pulled out a green lollipop. When he ripped off the wrapper, it sparked up and became on fire. The green flames were all on the sucker (minus the stick part), and when Y/n put it in his mouth, he actually smoked it. He proved that by blowing out green smoke. The smoke actually grew bigger and thicker then surrounded the two.

Y/N: See, while you may have mostly everyone fooled with your whole "late bloomer" crap with your so-called quirk, I know the truth~.

In the smoke Izuku saw what looked like a scene taking place, yet the one that was happening was the day that Izuku and his mom went to the hospital. They were there because he had recently turned the age of when young boys and girls usually got their quirks. But for Izuku...

Doctor: *in the flashback* I'm sorry mam, but your son... he's Quirkless.

As the smoke changed, it showed different times of Katsuki beating him and bullying him over the fact that he had no quirk.

Katsuki: *in the flashback* HA! USELESS DEKU!!!

As more of those horrid scenes kept playing over and over. Y/N walked around Izuku while singing in a low creepy whisper of a voice:

Y/N: 🎶I know your secret, your dirty little secret. I know your secret your dirty little secret 🎶

Izuku trembled so hard that he actually crouched down on the floor and tried to block it all out by covering his ears, but it was if though the voices all got louder and louder and louder... until the all stopped. When they did, with tears building up in his eyes he looked up and saw Y/N with his hand out and the smoke gone.

Y/N: Now, I could easily tell everyone including your dear mother~, the actual brutal truth. Of course that would ruin many careers including yours, your so-called friend Katsuki, your mentor slash teacher All Might, and maybe even others like your old schoolmates and teachers. Oh that would most certainly be BAD~.

Izuku didn't even want to imagine what would happen if the truth ever got out. He didn't want to ruin anybody's lives or careers.

Y/N: Buuuttt, I could keep quiet about this~. In return I merely want two things done for me. No more, no less.

Izuku: What would they be?

Y/N: Well, one is that you let me look at all of your Hero Journals that you've made, including that burnt up one Kat blasted and even the new ones you've been working on recently. As for the other, well you just have to give me a single strand of hair...yours to be precise.

Izuku: Wait, I understand the journals but why do you want my hair?

Y/N: Really? You of all people are gonna question my actions? Ya know I never once questioned yours when it was you, Deku. Wasting all your allowance on All Might Merch, walking from store to store just to see if they ever had any new hero merch even if it meant heading of Mustafa MILES away, even mumbling in public every time you got excited, but I had to always explain to others why you looked like a creep doing it.

A/N: Tell me I'm wrong people, I mean seriously

Deku actually became a bit gloomy and embarrassed as Y/N brought up those memories. He also felt a bit guilty about questioning him.

Deku: Sorry Y/N.

Y/N: Hey just watch yourself. But back to what I was asking, do we have a deal?

Y/N stretched out his hand in the means of a handshake. As Izuku contemplated about it, he felt an eerie cold surround him. While he did wonder what the purpose of his hair was, he didn't think too much on letting Y/N see his journals. So, in the end it was just something small to do...right?

Yet instead of thinking about his choices any longer, Izuku stood tall and shook Y/N's hand, signifying that the deal was made. In doing so, it was almost as if f/c sparks had went through the two's hands and quickly made it up their arms and further in.

Y/N: *smirks* It is finished, now I shall keep my end once you keep yours.

Izuku brought out every Hero Analysis journal that he had ever made. While he would give commentary about all the heroes and villains that he did a analysis on, he made sure to not go overboard (well at least he didn't think so). Yet in a surprise turn of events, Y/N merely looked through every single journal without saying a word, and when he was done, he merely stood and prepared to leave.

Y/N: Well, it has been "fun", but I think I need to get going. *puts his hand out*

Izuku: *realizes what he wants* O-Oh yeah.

Izuku then quickly plucked out a single strand of his hair and voluntarily handed it over to Y/N. Y/N on the other hand grabbed a hold of it via a handkerchief and carefully tucked it away along with a vial of red liquid labeled A.M.

Izuku: *notices the vial* Hey what's-

Y/N: *cuts him off casually* Hey isn't your All Might action figure about to fall?

Izuku: *rapidly turns around* WHAT!?!?

Yet his action figure stood where it always stood on the shelf. It was in a safe place so it falling would never be an issue. Izuku was about to tell Y/N that, only to realize that he was gone.

Izuku: *stunned* How did he do that?

Meanwhile Y/n had already made it down the stairs. Yet along the way, he had taken out both the hair and the vial from before. He then mixed the two within each other, and like a shot full of alcohol he tipped his head back and drank it all in one go. He almost wanted to throw up, but fought the feeling. it tased terrible, but it actually wasn't one of the worst thing he ever drank... or was forced to drink.

Y/N's Mind: Now all I have to do next is wait.

Yet just before Y/N was about to go out the door, he was stopped by none other than Inko.

Inko: Uh Y/N, before you go, can I talk to for a moment please?

Y/N: Well Inko, I actually need to get going so-

Inko:*a bit desperate* I-I understand, it's just I have a slight request to ask of you o-or more like a small favor.

That actually piqued Y/N's interest.

Y/N: Oh~. And what's the favor?

Inko: I promise to pay you back in return. I swear to it.

Y/N: *smirks* Oh Inko, I'm pretty sure we can work out some kind of arrangement or...deal~.

Till Next Time

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